AL3 4BD is a sought-after residential area on Midway, 0.3km from St Julians in St Albans. Administratively it sits within Verulam ward and the St Albans constituency.
For serious buyers, AL3 4BD is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 45) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 95% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.2M. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for AL3 4BD are sourced from Output Area E00120579 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MIDWAY, AL3 4BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MIDWAY, AL3 4BD.
341
45
£ 72,200 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL3 4BD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
AL3 4BD is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.2M, 95% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £1.2M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL3 4BD. The average age is 44.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 1,170,750
2 sales · Mean £ 1,170,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
AL3 4BD has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Marlborough Science Academy
St Adrian Roman Catholic Primary School
Killigrew Primary and Nursery School
Prae Wood Primary School
Watling View School
Mandeville Primary School
The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Westfield's News0.4 km
- Halfords1.0 km
- Costcutter Priya Stores0.7 km
- Vesta Express (Londis)0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The King Harry Ph0.5 km
- Abbey Theatre1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Crussh Juice Bars0.9 km
- Dee Dee's Family Cafe1.0 km
- McDonald's1.0 km
- Servest Catering @ Premier Foods0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Range Home and Leisure & Iceland1.0 km
- Waitrose1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Cheong's Chinese0.7 km
- Golden Grill0.7 km
- Smoky Boys0.7 km
- Sunlight Fish and Chips0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Albans Abbey1.1 km
- Park Street1.7 km
- St Albans2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Watford Road0.0 km
- Midway0.1 km
- Midway0.2 km
- St Stephen's Close0.3 km
- Ragged Hall Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: AL34BD · Data under Open Government Licence